Pi Coin has recently plunged to an unprecedented low of $0.51, representing a staggering 83% drop since reaching its peak in late February.
As of now, the coin is trading slightly higher at $0.52, indicating a significant loss of both momentum and investor confidence.
This drastic decline has sparked alarm among the crypto community, leading to a wave of skepticism about the legitimacy of Pi Network. Concerns are growing over the network’s centralized nature, with some fearing that the project could turn out to be a “rug pull.”
Social media users are not holding back their criticism. One user, drawing attention to a video by @SonOfATech, described Pi Network as nothing more than a data-gathering application with dubious practices. The main point of contention is the distribution of the coin’s supply: reportedly, half of the total supply is in the hands of insiders, including 20% allocated to the development team, 20% pre-mined, and 10% held by the foundation, leaving only 45% available for community mining.
Another critic openly called Pi a potential “rug pull,” predicting that the coin’s value could eventually plummet to zero. With the combination of credibility issues, insider control, and the ongoing price drop, there is increasing uncertainty about Pi Coin’s future.
Amid the controversy, the big question remains: Can Pi reach $1 again?
Following its initial surge in February, where it hit $3 shortly after debuting on the market, Pi has since entered what some analysts believe could be a reversal phase. Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, which are both experiencing downward trends, Pi tends to behave differently. Given the current volatility and the movement of capital within the crypto space, some market watchers speculate that Pi could see a short-term recovery, potentially aiming to reclaim the $1 mark as a key milestone.
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